Family in Progress

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Louis POV

As the movie was playing the credits, I heard soft snores coming from Samantha who was laid bedside me with Micah curled up next to her body. I took in the sight for a few minutes before I reached for the remote on the night stand and shut off the TV. As I was thinking about getting up and leaving for the night I'm stopped as Sam moves around and lays her head on my shoulder. I gently run my fingers through her hair and lay my head back, closing my eyes.

"Mama?" I'm awoken by the sound of a hushed voice and I open my eyes to see Micah sitting up trying to wake Samantha.

"Morning buddy." I say and he smiles.

"Lou, I'm hungry." I nod my head and gently lift Sam off my chest and lay her head down on the pillow. I reach for Micah's hand and we walk upstairs.

"What does your mom usually make you for breakfast bud?" I lift him up and sit him on the counter top.

"Pancakes!" He shouts. I laugh and look around in the cupboards for pancake mix. I find it and read the back of the package for directions, and than look around again for a mixing bowl and a frying pan. I mix the batter together with water and turn the stove to medium, making sure to follow the directions. I use a measuring cup and put the first scoop on the hot pan, with some spattering off the side. I earn a laugh from Micah and he asks if he can help me flip them over. I hand him the spatula and hold him up by the stove and he flips it over perfectly. I give him a high five as I sit him on the counter again.

We finish the last one together and Micah volunteers to help me get the plates to the table. I made sure to make a few extra pancakes in case her parents or brother wanted some. As I set the pancakes at the table, a sleepy Sam walks up the stairs causing Micah to run and envelop her in a hug.

"Mama. Lou and I made pancakes!" She picks him up and walks to the table.

"You guys did?" He nods his head and points to the pile of pancakes. "I bet you were an awesome helper." He nods his head again and climbs into his seat.

"How long have you guys been awake?" She asks.

"We woke up about an hour ago." I grab a pancake and put it on my plate, drizzling a load of syrup on it.

"Morning!" I turn around to see Mr. Foreman walk in to the dining room with Mrs. Foreman following behind.

"Oh hi Louis, I didn't know you were here." She sweetly says, and I can see her drift her eyes in Sam's direction.

"Uh yeah, I fell asleep last night. I'm sorry,"

"No need to be sorry sweetheart, any friend of Samantha is always welcome here." I decide not to say anything further and just smile.

"That was a lovely breakfast, thanks Louis." She kindly says as her and Sam pick up the dishes on the table.

"Couldn't have done it without this little helper." I say as I bounce Micah on my knee. He laughs causing smiles from everyone.

Samantha's POV

I finish putting on Micah's shoes and socks, before letting him go back upstairs to watch TV with Louis and my brother. I pick out a pair of skinny jeans and a simple gray t shirt, I lay it on my bed and walk into the bathroom. I strip out of my clothes and emerse myself under the hot water.

I couldn't stop thinking about Louis while I was standing under the rainfall of water. Everything that's happened in just a few short weeks seems so unreal, he actually knows now. And he's accepting it. I used to think when he ever found out that he'd run from the situation and not be in Micah's life. I'm glad he stayed, and I'm even happier that he wants to be more involved in our lives. I owe him that much, after keeping such a huge secret from him for so many years.

I wrap my towel around myself and walk back into my room, I'm startled after I pull my jeans over my waist. I'm standing there shirtless and Louis just walked into the room with an obvious mortified look on his face.

"Oh shit, I'm sorry." He says before turning around quickly.

"It's nothing you've never seen before." I laugh, trying to ease the tension that's obvious in the room. He turns back around to face me and his mouth curls into a smile.

"So you guys are leaving?" He asks while walking over and sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Uhm, yeah. Micah has a play date with my friends daughter." He nods and runs his fingers through his hair. "You could come if you want, I know her fiancé will be there to. We're just going to the park and probably for some coffee or something."

"Would I have time to run to my place and change real quick?" I look at the time on my phone and nod my head.

"Yeah, we could pick you up on our way if you want?" We plan to meet up at his place to pick him up in half an hour.

I walk back upstairs and plop myself down on the couch with my brother and Micah. We watch TV for a few more minutes before I decide we should get ready to leave. I pull out my phone and dial Erica's number.

"Heyy!" She answers.

"Hey, I just wanted to let you know Micah and I are just getting ready to leave." I pull my seatbelt over myself and click it in place.

"Ok, Niall is driving through McDonald's right now. We should be there around the same time as you two."

"Actually about that," I pause for a second, "Louis is coming with us." The phone goes quiet for a second before she answers.

"Oh my god, does he know?" She quietly asks, and I laugh.

"Yeah, it's a long story I'll tell you later. I'm picking him up now so I'll see you guys in a little bit." I hang up the phone and send Louis a quick text letting him know I'm here.

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